Harrison Bergeron Quiz
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oppression
the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust matter
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calibrate
to determine, check, or ratify the graduation of (any instrument giving quantitative measurements)
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consternation
a sudden alarming amazement or dread that results in utter confusion; dismay
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cower
to crouch as in fear or shame
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hindrance
an impeding, stopping, preventing, or the like
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luminous
radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright
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synchronizing
to cause to go on, move, operate, work, etc. at the same rate and exactly together
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vigilance
state or quality of being vigilante; watchfulness
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wince
to draw back or tense the body, as from pain or from a blow; flinch
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setting
the time, place, and environment in which a story occurs
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HB: The story is set in ==2081==, in the ==United States==, specifically at the ==Bergeron home==.
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HB: The story is set in ==2081==, in the ==United States==, specifically at the ==Bergeron home==.
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satire
the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize peoples’ stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
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HB: The author ==mocks government policies that punish gifted and successful persons==. One way he does this is by turning the US Constitution, which was made to limit the power of the government, into something of an oppressive tool for Diana Moon Glampers (Handicapper General).
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HB: The author ==mocks government policies that punish gifted and successful persons==. One way he does this is by turning the US Constitution, which was made to limit the power of the government, into something of an oppressive tool for Diana Moon Glampers (Handicapper General).
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Irony
occurs when a moment of dialogue or plot contradicts what the audience expects from a character or story
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HB: An example of irony in the story is the fact ==that there are dancers who can't dance, announcers who cant speak, and smart people who can't think== or are forgetful. And obviously the only person who has no artificial handicap is the Handicapper General (Diana Moon Glampers).
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HB: An example of irony in the story is the fact ==that there are dancers who can't dance, announcers who cant speak, and smart people who can't think== or are forgetful. And obviously the only person who has no artificial handicap is the Handicapper General (Diana Moon Glampers).
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point of view
the perspective from which an author tells a story
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HB: The story is told from a ==third-person limited== point of view. This is because the narrator is not a character in the story and is only aware of the thoughts of few characters (two to be exact; George and Hazel Bergeron).
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HB: The story is told from a ==third-person limited== point of view. This is because the narrator is not a character in the story and is only aware of the thoughts of few characters (two to be exact; George and Hazel Bergeron).
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Theme
a central topic, subject, or message within a narrative
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HB: Although I think that multiple themes were portrayed through Harrison Bergeron, the main theme I think was portrayed is that ==“forcing uniformity on people doesn't result in equality, but rather causes conflict and unhappiness.”==
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HB: Although I think that multiple themes were portrayed through Harrison Bergeron, the main theme I think was portrayed is that ==“forcing uniformity on people doesn't result in equality, but rather causes conflict and unhappiness.”==